Over the past few years, Calgary real estate has generally favoured sellers thanks to an influx of new buyers in the city. At the peak of this seller’s market, some homes sold within hours of hitting the market – not to mention well above the asking price.

However, as economic and demographic trends continue to shift, so has Calgary’s real estate market. While demand remains high, a fast sale is by no means guaranteed. So, sellers who are looking to sell their homes as quickly as possible (and for a great price) will need to be strategic in their approach.

In this blog, we’ll touch on what you can expect from your Calgary home-selling timeline. We’ll also share a few tips to maximize your chances of a great sale.

How Long Does it Take to Sell a House in Calgary?

There are two sides to this question. First, you’ll need to consider all the steps involved in getting your house ready to sell before it hits the market, which is by no means an overnight process. The second part of estimating how long it will take to sell your home factors in everything that happens once your home is officially listed on the market.

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Set Yourself Up For a Timely Sale

Most of the work involved in accomplishing a smooth and swift home sale takes place before your house even hits the market. If you’re looking to attract offers right out of the gate, you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize your home’s appeal. There are a number of ways to do this, however, most of them will take time.

It doesn’t matter how active the market is, buyers will be looking for a home that feels clean, well taken care of, and move–in ready. So, one of the first steps of your sale will be performing a deep clean and depersonalizing of your home. This could be a days, weeks, or even months-long process depending on how much you need to clean and get rid of.

Another common method of making your home more appealing (and more valuable) is renovations. The right improvements can make your house more appealing in the eyes of buyers – speeding up your sale. However, not all renovations are created equal. So, before you invest the time (not to mention money), it’s important to ensure that any projects you undertake will actually pay off.

The best way to do this is by working with an experienced Calgary REALTOR® who knows what local and incoming buyers are looking for. Using these insights, you’ll be able to identify which projects present the best payoff.

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Pricing Strategy

Finally, selecting the right asking price is also important for helping your home sell in a timely matter. If you price too high, you could turn away potential buyers, causing your home to sit for weeks or even months without a high-quality offer. On the other hand, pricing too low may attract lots of buyer attention, however, it could hurt your bottom line. Your agent can help you pick a pricing strategy that works for you.

Once Your House Hits The Market

Getting your home market-ready is a lot of work. That said, you’ll still want to remain alert once your home gets listed. If your home is taking longer than expected to sell, you may need to make a change. This could mean price adjustments, increasing showing or open house availability, or any number of other tweaks.

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Choose the Right Calgary Real Estate Agent

If you’re looking to sell your home in Calgary, you’ll want to partner with a local real estate team that understands how to tailor your listing for optimal results. That’s where we come in – Dolce Real Estate Group.

For more than 15 years we’ve helped sellers in Calgary accomplish their real estate goals in as little time as possible (while earning as much money as possible). This experience, along with our results-oriented strategies ensures our services outshine the average agent.

In addition to local buyers, our team directly specializes in working with incoming relocators. As a result, we understand buyer-wants better than anyone and can tailor your listing to attract a strong pool of interest in any type of market – laying the foundation for an efficient, top-dollar sale.

Searching for a local team to help you get a great return on your Calgary home? Look no further than Dolce Real Estate. Call 403.999.5882 to get in touch or send us an email at info@dolcerealestate.ca.

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